Mesariá, Greece

South Aegean · Greece

Mesariá is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 1,346. Elevation: 472 ft (144 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,346 Population 2,493/sq mi density
472 ft Elevation 144 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone

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About Mesariá

Mesariá

Firá is the modern capital of the Greek Aegean island of Santorini (Thera). A traditional settlement, "Firá" derives its name from an alternative pronunciation of "Thíra", the ancient name of the island itself.

People

Population1,346
Density2,493/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Population1,346
Population Density2,493 / sq mi
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Coordinates36.3989°, 25.4481°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceSouth Aegean
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (489 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mesariá

Mesariá is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 1,346. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet (144 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

Mesariá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Greece avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density2,493/sq mi
Coordinates36.3989°N, 25.4481°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,631 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 70 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 125 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 114 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 129 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 108 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 140 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 143 km
Jan 27, 2012 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece M5.3 52 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 134 km
Feb 4, 2025 21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.3 22 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 145 km
Jan 13, 2009 52 km NNE of Palekastro, Greece M5.3 118 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 37 km
Mar 27, 2015 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M5.2 131 km
Mar 20, 1992 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece M5.2 88 km
Aug 3, 2021 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 143 km
Jan 26, 2012 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M5.2 51 km
Jun 6, 2002 49 km N of Sitia, Greece M5.2 107 km
Feb 9, 2025 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.2 33 km
Jan 25, 2017 23 km NE of Palekastro, Greece M5.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
-1610 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 90.0 m - 4 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 5 km
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 54 km
1956 AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m - 45 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 135 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m - 75 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 67 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake - - 60 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake - - 100 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical - - 5 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical - - 5 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 5 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 96 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (16°C) 2.7 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in

Mesariá has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mesariá

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
1ο ΕΠΑΛ ΘΗΡΑΣ - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mesariá

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Σαντορίνη folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Santorini FM 106,4 - MP3 128 kbps
Santorini Jazz Radio - MP3
Santorini 106.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Thira Radio greek music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mesariá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Thera
Cave museum
folklore museum
Lost Atlantis Experience Museum
Megaro Gyzi Museum
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Naval Museum Oia
Santorini Arts Factory
Symposion
The Santozeum
Tomato Industrial Museum
Venetsanos winery
Wine Museum Koutsoyannopoulos - Winery

Libraries in Mesariá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bellonio Cultural Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Mesariá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
regional market

Hotels in Mesariá

46 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A&V Sea view Villas
Aecon Suites
Aegean Blue Luxury Suites
Alia Hotel
Areti Hotel
Beach Boutique
Caldera Butterfly Villas
Carpe Diem Santorini
Castro
Cyclades
Demeter Cave House
elmarel villas
Hermes
Hotel Armonia
HOTEL KALISPERIS
Hotel Karterados
Imperial Med
La Mer Deluxe Hotel & Spa.
Lefteris houses
Maistrali Prive
Makarios Hotel
Marvarit Suites
Mayia Cave House and Pool
Mediterranean Beach
Mediterranean Royal
Nano Suites
Nikos Hotel
Nissia Apartments
NOŪS Santorini
Onyx Hotel & Suites
Orizontes
Pension Atlas
Pension George
Petit Palace Suites
Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort Santorini
Rose Bay
Seven Grapes - Karterados
Thalassa Seaside Resort
Villa Bordeaux
Villa Pavlína
Volcano View
Voreina Gallery Suites
White & Co. Exclusive Island Villas
White Cave Private villa
White Orchid Luxury Suites
White Orchid Villa

Cafes in Mesariá

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apollo Café Bar Restaurant
Coffee !
Coffee Time
Franco's Cafe
Johnnie Cafe
La Douceur
Lolos
Καθοδόν

Cinemas in Mesariá

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamari

Castles in Mesariá

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kasteli of Pyrgos
Pyrgos Venetian Castle

Dentists in Mesariá

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic
GR #4965796774

Veterinaries in Mesariá

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #11117310179
Messaria Vet Clinic

Bus Stations in Mesariá

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vothonas

Gas Stations in Mesariá

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVIN
BP
BP
EKO
EKO
EKO
GR #11119238084
Jet Oil
SHELL
SHELL

Banks in Mesariá

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Piraeus Bank

Gyms in Mesariá

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Δημοτικό Κλειστό Γυμναστήριο

Airports Near Mesariá

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Santorini International AirportJTRLarge Airport
Naxos Island National AirportJNXSmall Airport
Paros National AirportPASSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mesariá

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agias Triados
Agios Ioannis
Parekklḗsio
Αγίας Θεοδοσίας
Αγίας Σπυρίδωνας
Άγιος Χαράλαμπος
Αγίου Γεωργίου
Αγίου Γεωργίου του Σιδερή
Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου
Ιερός Ναός
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Νεκταρίου
Ιερός Ναός Παναγίας Σεργαινας
Μεταμορφώσεως του Σωτήρος
Παναγιά
υπόσκαφο εκκλησάκι του Αγίου Ματθαίου

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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UFO Sightings Near Mesariá

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Mesariá.

Name Year Description
Santorini island (greece) 2005 Strange&#44 negative light armed triangle appeared in Greece island Santorini just over the sea.

Shipwrecks Near Mesariá

1 documented shipwrecks found near Mesariá.

Name Year Description
MS Sea Diamond - A Greek cruise ship that struck a reef off the harbor of Santorini island and sank the following day.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
260 m (853 ft)
Website
thira.gr/

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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What is the population of Mesariá?

Mesariá has a population of 1,346 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 2,493 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mesariá?

Mesariá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches.

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